Freedom High Alumni Obituaries

Warren OH With hearts accepting Gods will it is announced the passing of William James Phinisee a beloved son father brother and friend who departed from this world surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic on October 27 2025 after an extended illness. William was born August 30 1976 in Young...

Michael J. Curtin Jr. 73 of Howell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday December 25 2025. He was born in Summit raised in Garwood and settled here in 1984. Mike graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was the owner of Orchard Exx...

Mary Ann Lorish 67 of Easton PA died Thursday December 18 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice House Bethlehem PA. Born September 21 1958 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Joan Peiffer and John Eckert Sr. She was a graduate of Freedom High School and member of the Salvation Army Easton. She is surv...

Mary Ann Lorish 67 of Easton PA died Thursday December 18 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice House Bethlehem PA. Born September 21 1958 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Joan Peiffer and John Eckert Sr. She was a graduate of Freedom High School and member of the Salvation Army Easton. She is surv...

Melvin "Poncho" Gardner 48 of Coatesville Pennsylvania was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday December 30 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love family and unforgettable memories. He was the son of the late Melvin James Anderson III and Debbie Gardner. He was raised by his loving grandparents the lat...

Bonita L. Dodson Wertz 73 of East Freedom passed away on January 12 2026 at home.She was born on November 6 1952 in Altoona daughter of the late Homer and Virgina Noffsker Dodson. She married Wilmer Bud Wertz on June 13 1975 in Altoona and he passed away January 15 2009. Surviving are her daughters ...

Carol A. Corle 82 a resident of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitationand Healthcare Center formerly of East Freedom passed away Wednesday January7 2026. She was born November 26 1943 in Altoona daughter of the late OliverDavid and Sofia Domack Snyder. She married Gary W. Corle on July 25 2003 inWinchester V...

Linda Marie Summers Ayers 74 of Roaring Spring until recently living in Martinsburg PA passed away Saturday November 22 2025 at UPMCAltoona. She was born on September 24 1951 to the late Melvin and Kathryn Grabill Summers in Roaring Spring. She was raised on the family farm in rural Martinsburg. She...

Allen Ronald Thurston 72 of Niter Idaho passed away on November 2 2025 at his home on Highway 34. Born on December 10th 1952 to James Noral and Geraldine Palmer Thurston. Allen was a beloved brother husband father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family faith and quietly trying to bette...

Talmadge “Tally” Keith Greenway slipped away quietly to his eternal rest on November 16, 2025. He was with the family that he loved, in a home that he built, and on the land that he cherished. His journey with cancer was long and hard, but he fought bravely and always kept his sense of humor.Tally...

Byron McPherson Dillard, age 92, entered the presence of his Savior on December 23, 2025 at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he had resided for the past two years and was lovingly cared for by a devoted team of caregivers.Byron was born on August 16, 1933, in Thomasville,...

Ruth Ann Ann AP Pierce age 65 passed away on Sunday January 11 2026 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol TN. Ruth Ann Pierce was born on September 15 1960 to Samuel Franklin Bad Eye Pierce and Georgie Ruth Pierce. Known affectionately as Ann or AP by her family and friends she was a on...

David Walter Bogle March 27 1980 December 14 2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Walter Bogle who left this Earthly home on December 14 2025. David was born in the town of Bluefield WV and graduated from Graham High School. David continued his educatio...

She was born on August 17 1935 in Caney Kansas to Paul and Gertrude Richey. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Jeff Davis High School where she met the love of her life Milton Benton Halfin Jr. Wauneta wore many hats throughout her remarkable life. She was a devoted mother of five a dedicated...

Steve was a great man. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. May he rest now until the last day Daniel 1213. God is Love Job 1414 15 Steve was married to one of my dearest friends which shows what great taste he had and gave my youngest her first haircut and that was 17 years ago which seems...

Reverend Richard B. Solomonaffectionately known to most as Pastor Rick or Pastor Harmlesscompleted his earthly mission and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11 2025. A devoted servant teacher and shepherd Pastor Ricks life was a testimony of unwavering faith compass...

Laura Ann MezaAugust 4, 1969 – August 27, 2025Laura Ann Mahaffey—affectionately known as “Lori”—was born on August 4, 1969, in Travis County, Austin, Texas, to the late James and Nancy Carole Rose Mahaffey. She grew up in Sealy, Texas, where she graduated from Sealy High School in 1988.Lori was a de...

Chasidy Chaz Jay Passick age 42 a resident of Davenport WA has passed away on Nov. 16 2025. Chaz was born on March 18 1983 in Charlotte Michigan the son of Luke J. Passick and Martha Ann Schlehuber. He was full of adventure and the outdoors was his playground from the earliest of years. Chaz was ra...

Robert Bob L. Kurey 73 of Mackville faithful husband and father passed away unexpectedly January 5 2026. He was born in Appleton WI on July 17 1952 to Lawrence and Elaine Mueller Kurey. He graduated from Freedom High School with the class of 1970. After graduation he worked briefly at the Kimberly p...

Maureen was born on May 2 1950 in Green Bay to Francis J. and Ruth A. McWey Vanderheyden. After her mother Ruth passed she was raised by her devoted stepmother Doris Vanderheyden Keiffer. She was a graduate of Green Bay Southwest High School. On September 20 1973 she married Frank A. Colwell. Frank ...

Taylor Todd Sanford age 48 passed away surrounded by loved ones leaving behind a legacy of devotion grit generosity and quiet strength. A beloved husband father son brother uncle and friend Taylor lived a life defined by excellence in all he did and deep care for all he loved. Taylor was born in Bou...

Jewell Redd Adams stepped into the next life on October 23, 2025 into the arms of her loved ones who had gone before. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Blanding, Utah, to Lemuel Burton Redd and Cynthia Irene Hatch. She, along with her five brothers and sister—Burton, Johnnie, Kermit, Keith, Francell...

Francis Scott Keegan lovingly known by many as Scott passed peacefully and with dignity at Yale Smilow Cancer Center surrounded by family on June 17 2024. Scott was born in New Brunswick New Jersey on February 3 1961 to Michael and Marilyn Keegan. Scott graduated from Bethel High School in 1979 and ...

With profound sorrow and abiding faith we mourn the sudden passing of Karl Rickert who was called home to Heaven on December 20th at the age of 36. Karl was born on February 19 1989 in Cleveland Ohio. From the very beginning lived with courage curiosity and an unmistakable spark. He embraced life wi...

William Robert “Bud” Jackson III passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 at the age of 50, surrounded by his family in Durham, North Carolina.Bud was born on September 12, 1975, in Durham, North Carolina where he attended Southern Durham High School before enlisting in the United States Coast Gua...

Renee Dimerling Ursida age 68 passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at Providence Nursing Home. Born and raised in Beaver County Renee was a proud graduate of Freedom Area High School class of 1975. Renees greatest joy in life was her family. She was deeply proud of her daughters and lov...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Edward Portwood 75 beloved husband father grandfather and greatgrandfather. Born in Portsmouth Ohio on July 1 1950 to Erma and William "Bill" Portwood Jerry passed away in Tallahassee on Jan. 11 2026. Jerry loved his family dearly cared d...

Carole Lynn Henry 87 of Quitman passed away Monday September 29 2025 at McClelland Compassionate Care in Meridian. She was born Thursday November 4 1937. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday October 1 2025 at 1030 am at Newton County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. She ...

Brandon Lafayette Jenkins 43 passed away on December 1 2025 in Johns Creek Georgia. A devoted husband loving father cherished son and faithful follower of Christ Brandon leaves behind a legacy of kindness joy and unwavering love for his family. Born on July 22 1982 in Marietta Georgia Brandon was th...

Brian Anderson, 54, passed away with his family by his side at Andwell Hospice House inAuburn, ME on October 29, 2025. Brian was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia a shortsix days before his passing. AML is an aggressive type of cancer that starts in the blood-formingcells of the bone marrow. He ...